Anyway, I wanted to get back up to 75 gallons of water and top off a few other things today at home. So I bought 5 cases of spring water, 5 pounds of tobacco and over 100 cans of beer at a single location. They cashier started to freak out and asked me what I was doing, and everybody around seemed to take notice. I merely said: "5-day hunting trip way up North with a bunch of friends."

I topped off my gas supply by never spending more than 80$ at each station. Jerry cans in the trunk and back seat. I kept both doors open to block views.

I also topped off dog food and propane which was done at a farm implement store (Farm and Fleet). One cart through one cashier then to my vehicle, then a second cart through a different checkout line a few minutes later. The first cashier asked why I was buying 6-44LB bags of dog food, "Just how many dogs do you have?". I replied they were to be a gift to the humane society.

So yes, I lied a few times today. It sucks. But people start asking questions when they see stuff they don't normally see.Fortune favours the prepared.

Lately I've been prepping the car. Had the Blizzak snow tires put on early. New battery, air filter. Also bot plugs, oil and filters. We may not be able to buy this stuff in the near future. And if so, the prices will be sky high....

"And I sincerely believe, with you, that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies; and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale." - Thomas Jefferson, from a Letter to John Taylor written in 1816

"Unfortunately, it is in the nature of man to tinker - even with immutable truth. Thus, we must be ever vigilant... - James Munford

“It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everybody else, and still unknown to himself.” - Francis Bacon

"Better the illusions that exalt us than ten thousand truths" - Aleksander Pushkin*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~I do not give negative Karma. I believe that all opinions are worthy of debate and discussion. Free speech is essential to the growth and advancement of each individual and all of Humankind.

that just shows you where we are in history doesn't it.The fact that you have to be devious and lie to buy ordinary everyday things and the fact that you are being planned/aware/ready......these things should be seen as a positive in society and business

I used to be able to buy anti-biotics at the local pet store but when they caught on that people were buying them for themselves they quit selling them. Does anyone know where I can purchase anti-biotics without a prescription?

"And I sincerely believe, with you, that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies; and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale." - Thomas Jefferson, from a Letter to John Taylor written in 1816

"Unfortunately, it is in the nature of man to tinker - even with immutable truth. Thus, we must be ever vigilant... - James Munford

“It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everybody else, and still unknown to himself.” - Francis Bacon

"Better the illusions that exalt us than ten thousand truths" - Aleksander Pushkin*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~I do not give negative Karma. I believe that all opinions are worthy of debate and discussion. Free speech is essential to the growth and advancement of each individual and all of Humankind.

"I'd rather trust in God than plan anything for myself or my family." ...

Quoting: Whiskey Brother 11702187

The flood was terrible,everyone was evacuated except the town preacher.A boat came by, "Preacher, hop on, the flood is going to get worse."

"NO!" said the preacher, I have faith God will save me.A few hours later the water was as high as the 2nd-story window.A boat came by, "Preacher, hop on, the flood is going to get worse."

"NO!" said the preacher, I have faith God will save me.A few hours later the water was as high as the roof.A boat came by, "Preacher, hop on, the flood is going to get worse."

"NO!" said the preacher, I have faith God will save me.

The preacher drowned. In Heaven, he beseeched the Lord: "Why did you abandon me?"

God said: "Abandon you??? I sent you Three Fucking boats!"

Quoting: wisc_natureboy

That's a good one!

I wasn't joking though about the high percentage of people who think that trusting in God is their total plan. Most Americans dont even plan for retirement, let alone any kind of disaster, thinking that God will take care of them.